Allison looked up at him. “Can help you?” She stuck the end of the pencil she was holding into her mouth.
“I need to see Brant, please.”
She removed the pencil from her mouth, twirling it in her fingers. “Is it urgent? Can I ask the nature of your meeting request?” She raised her brows, keeping her eyes on him.
“It’s in connection with one of the human females, I believe she lied on a questionnaire.” He decided the best way to approach this would be to stick to the facts and to say only what was required.
She nodded. “Give me a sec.” She buzzed Brant and relayed the message before turning back to him. Allison nodded. “Go on in but be aware that his next meeting is in five minutes. That’s all I can give you.”
Gideon nodded, feeling relieved. Hopefully this nightmare would soon be over. Jenna could leave and he could get on with his life. “Thank you.” He pushed out a deep breath.
Opening the door, he walked into Brant’s spacious office and stood in the vicinity of his desk.
Brant made him wait a full minute before even acknowledging him. His king gestured for him to take a seat.
“Thank you, my lord.” He sat down. “I won’t take much of your time.”
Brant glanced at the watch strapped to his arm before lifting his dark eyes back to Gideon. “Good, because you’ve got four minutes. I have an important conference call.”
Gideon nodded. “It’s about one of the human females…I believe her name is Jenna. I’m not sure of her surname.” He lied.
Brant’s eyes immediately narrowed and darkened. “What of her?”
Gideon sat back in the chair and forced himself to take a calm breath before releasing it. Hoping he looked better than what he felt. “I recognized her when I first saw her…that’s why I questioned her. It’s only just occurred to me where I saw her before. She lied on a questionnaire.”
Brant frowned. “In what way?” He barked. “And since when have you been mingling with human females?” He raised his brows while leaning forward.
“We need to enter Sweetwater from time to time. It was on one of those trips that I ran into this female. I recognized her scent. Like I said, it has taken me three days to place her. I have not mingled with any humans.” He lied again. “Her belly was swollen with child and she was with a male…I’m sure he was her mate.” Everything in him tightened and he had to force himself not to clench his teeth or to growl.
Brant smiled, glancing at his watch for a second time. “You were mistaken. This can’t be the same human. I never relied on the information from the questionnaires. I am well aware that humans sometimes lie. Every single female was checked. Certificates, medical records, prison records, you name it and we checked it. None of the females currently within the program are mated and none of them have children. Some of them were previously mated. This is common amongst humans. No females have children. Of this I am certain. Now get the fuck out of my office.” He gave Gideon a broad smile. “I bet you are wishing you joined, after all.”
Gideon shook his head. “No way,” he growled, using a little too much force.
Brant’s smile widened. “Like fuck. Have you taken a good look at those females? They are all spectacular. You should consider joining in on the next round.”
Gideon shook his head again. “I don’t think so, my lord.”
Allison stuck her head around the jamb. “Your conference call is waiting, my lord.” Her beautiful catlike eyes moved to Gideon.
Gideon nodded. “Thank you, my lord.”
“I hope that clears things up then?” Brant raised his brows.
“Are you certain proper checks were done? I don’t want one of our males falling for someone who is already mated. Even worse, a female who has a human child. It could complicate things.”
Brant shook his head. “No chance in hell. I’m thorough. I know what I’m doing.”
Gideon struggled to believe it. He knew exactly what he had seen. This was not a case of mistaken identity. The only problem now was finding another way to get Jenna out of the program. To get her out of his life once and for all. First, he needed answers though.
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Lunch had been delicious as always. If she carried on eating like this, she’d be back to her previous weight in no time. It was wonderful living without fear. Not having to worry every second of every day. Jenna, did however, live with continuous tension.
When was she going to see Gideon again? Would he speak to her? Would he believe her in the end? She was beginning to think that it wasn’t going to happen.